If you enjoy making cute handmade toys, this adorable little pig might be your next favorite project. A crochet pig pattern like this is perfect for anyone who loves soft, playful amigurumi designs. With its round pink body, tiny snout, and a cozy bunny-style hat, this little character feels both charming and unique. Small details like the carrot on top of the hood add a fun touch that makes the finished piece even more delightful.
Projects like this are especially great if you are exploring crochet animals for beginners. The shapes are simple, the stitches are repetitive, and the pieces are small enough that you won’t feel overwhelmed. Even if you are still getting comfortable with basic stitches like single crochet, increases, and decreases, a tiny pig like this is very manageable. Many beginners find that working on animal patterns is actually one of the most enjoyable ways to practice crochet skills.
Crochet pig with bunny hat pattern
Another nice thing about this style of amigurumi is how customizable it is. A pig crochet pattern free for beginners often leaves room for creativity. You could change the hood color, add a different accessory, or even turn the bunny hood into a bear or frog hat. Just a few small tweaks can create a completely new personality.
The finished pig also makes a sweet handmade gift. It’s small enough to sit on a desk, a shelf, or even become a cute keychain or bag charm. Whether you are crocheting for fun, learning new skills, or making something special for someone, this tiny pig project is a relaxing and rewarding way to spend an afternoon with your yarn and hook.
Designer: lau_crochetstudio
Materials:
• For my piggy these colors:
– Light pink yarn for the body and head.
– Dark pink yarn for the snout.
– Light blue yarn for the hat.
– Orange and green yarn for the carrot.
• Hook: 4mm.
• Safety eyes: 8mm.
• Needle.
• Scissors.
• Stuffing.
Abbreviations:
MR- magic ring
sc- single crochet
inc- increase
dec- decrease
dc- double crochet
ch- chain
dc inc- double crochet increase
slst- slip stitch
FLO- front loop only
Head + body
R1. 8 sc in MR (8)
R2. 8 inc (16)
R3. (sc,inc)x8 (24)
R4. (sc,inc,sc)x8 (32)
R5. (7sc,inc)x4 (36)
R6-8. 36 sc (36)
R9. 11sc, 4 inc, 6sc, 4 inc, 11 sc (44)
R10. 13sc, 6 inc, sc, 2 dec, sc, 6 inc, 13 sc (54)
R11-12. 54 sc (54)
R13. 13 sc, 6 dec, 4sc, 6 dec, 13 sc (42)
R14. 12 sc, (dec,sc)x3, (sc,dec)x3, 12 sc (36)
R15. 10 sc, dec, sc, dec, 6sc, dec, sc, dec, 10 sc (32)
Insert eyes between the cheeks at R8-9 4 stitches apart.
Stuff the head.
R16. FLO 8 sc, (sc,inc)x8, 8 sc (40)
R17. 40 sc (40)
R18. 8 sc, (sc,inc,sc)x8, 8 sc (48)
R19-21. 48 sc (48)
R22. 3sc, 6 inc, 32 sc, 6 inc, sc (60)
R23-26. 60 sc (60)
R27. 3 sc, 6 dec, 32 sc, 6 dec, sc (48)
R28. (4sc,dec)x8 (40)
R29. (3sc,dec)x8 (32)
Begin stuff.
R30. (2sc,dec)x8 (24)
R31. (sc,dec)x8 (16)
R32. dec x8 (8)
Add stuffing.
Cut the yarn and sew the hole closed.
Arms (2)
R1. 8 sc in MR (8)
R2-3. 8 sc (8)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing the arms to the body.
Stuff a little.
Legs (2)
R1. 8 sc in MR (8)
R2. 8 inc (16)
R3-4. 16 sc (16)
Leave a long tail when finishing the legs to sew them to the body.
Stuff.
Tail
Ch 5
Skip first chain
Slst, 3 inc
Slst again in the last stitch and cut the yarn with a long tail.
Snout
Ch 4
Skip first chain
2 sc, 3 sc in one, sc, inc
Slst in the first stitch to close the row.
Leave a long tail for sewing.
Embroider two small lines for the nostrils on the snout.
At this point you have all your piggy parts ready.
It’s time to sew them together.
Now it’s time for the fun part the accessories.
Let’s make the bunny-ear hat and the tiny carrot.
Bunny ear hat
R1. 12 dc in MR (12)
R2. 12 dc inc (24)
R3. (dc, dc inc)x12 (36)
R4. 30 dc skip 6 stitches (photo).
Ch1.
Turn your work.
R5. dec, 26 dc, dec (28)
Ch 2, turn your work.
R6. 28 dc (28)
Ch 2, turn your work.
R7. 6 dc, dec, 12dc, dec 6 dc (26)
From this point ch 35 to create the first strap of the hat.
Work back along the chain with slst.
Fasten off and weave the tail inside.
Repeat the same steps on the other side to create the second strap of the hat.
Bunny ears (2)
R1. 5 sc in MR (5)
R2. inc x5 (10)
R3-6. 10 sc (10)
R7. dec x5 (5)
Cut the yarn with a long tail for sewing.
Carrot
With orange:
R1. 3 sc in MR (3)
R2. 3 inc (6)
R3. (sc,inc)x3 (9)
R4. 9 sc (9)
R5. (sc,dec)x3 (6)
Stuff a little.
Cut yarn and sew the hole closed.
With green:
Ch 3,
Skip first chain, 2 sc
Slst in the first stitch
Ch 3,
Skip first chain, 2 sc
Slst.
Sew it on top of the carrot.
